Sub-System Lead Specialist - Vehicle Dynamics Job at General Motors (Markham)

Sub-System Lead Specialist - Vehicle Dynamics

General Motors

Location:
Canada , Markham ▼
Oshawa

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

115000.00 - 164000.00 CAD / Year

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Job Description:

A VMEC Sub-System Lead Specialist (SSLS) develops some of General Motor’s most advanced and exciting mobility features. This dynamic role supports innovative technology development applicable to aspects of electric and traditional internal combustion applications in the Chassis Vehicle Dynamics domain for features such as trailer braking controls. The SSLS is an individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution. The SSLS role will be specifically for the requirements development of the Integrated Trailer Braking Controls for EVs and for ICE vehicles.

Job Responsibility:

Perform complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and hardware requirements
Leverage physical and virtual environments to establish and test use cases and acceptance criteria
Create and maintain Behavioral Test Specification (BTS) documents
Create and maintain sub-system specifications in requirements management software
Root cause all applicable sub-system related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements
Create and maintain Functional Architecture Documents (FADs)/Context Diagrams
Lead sub-system level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs
Generate and maintain use case diagrams and activity diagrams for MBSE
Create and maintain Features, Stories, and/or Change Requests using change management tools
Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation
Review Owner’s Manual and Service Information
Provide guidance and input for feature design verification plan
Maintain open requirements issue list and review, track, and report on progress and status
Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements
Travel as required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
Minimum of 4+ years of experience in the field of expertise
Basic knowledge of controls theory and the software development process
Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to team members and leadership
Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager
Must be legally allowed to work in Canada and able to travel to the US
Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license

Nice to have:

Master's or PhD in Engineering with an emphasis on Controls
Experience related to specifying physics of Vehicle Dynamics features, such as trailing braking controls, eLocker, eLSD, or AWD systems
Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) concepts and techniques to develop and test requirements
Experience with calibration, software, and controls development
Knowledge of vehicle network communication protocols (ex. CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, etc.)
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Doors/DNG)
Experience with change management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Team Concert, Jira, etc.)
Experience with OBD regulations requirements
Experience with safety critical systems
Experience working in an agile environment
Embedded software architecture knowledge
Hardware I/O level controller knowledge

What we offer:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave
Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive
Life insurance plans
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan
Global recognition program
Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Sub-System Lead Specialist - Vehicle Dynamics

General Motors

Location:
Canada , Markham ▼
Oshawa

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

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